Becoming a Star Teacher

10 Quick Tips

1. Develop a thematic unit to teach that excites you.

2. Do what works for you in the classroom.

3. Continue to develop outside interests.

4. Surround yourself with people who love teaching rather that those who bring you down. 5. Continue to develop new goals. 6. Always look for new ways to do things. 7. Relax, read, and spend time alone or with people you enjoy. 8. Attend some of the extracurricular activities in which students in you classroom participate. 9. Model some of your teaching strategies after your favorite teacher. 10. Always come back to “what is best for the children I teach.” ("Practical Strategies and Inspiration for K-6 Teachers", By Patricia Hart and James Rowley, October 1997)

Quick Tips

Tips:

1. Never be afraid to ask questions

2. Maintain an organized, pleasant, functional classroom environment

3. Always greet your students at the door

4. Never arrive unprepared 5. Adopt only a few rules, and establish procedures for all activities 6. Give copies of your rules and procedures to students and parents 7. Engage learners in meaningful activities 8. Maximize instructional time9. Enable all students to experience success10. Nip potential problems be being proactive

11.Treat all students with dignity.

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